Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA – Full Time
Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA - Full Time
A position is available for a licensed healthcare professional who specializes in assisting physical therapists in their practice.
This role involves working closely with patients to enhance their mobility and functional abilities, providing hands-on treatment, conducting therapeutic exercises, and supporting their recovery process.
Description :
The Physical Therapist Assistant's primary responsibilities include helping patients execute their treatment plans and engage in therapeutic activities.
This involves administering manual physical exercises, instructing and supporting patients in non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living tasks, and applying assistive and supportive care.
The PTA will also assess and interpret evaluations and test results, collaborate with physicians to determine appropriate physical therapy treatment plans, and carefully document patient care services in compliance with legal and professional requirements.
Examples of your duties will include :
- Conducting follow-up visits for orthopedic patients receiving home health care
- Continuously meeting eligibility requirements for home health services
- Assisting patients in using supportive devices like crutches, canes, and prostheses
- Instructing and counseling patients on therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, and promoting wellness and health maintenance
- Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by following procedures and infection-control policies
- Monitoring treatment trends and ensuring physical therapy services meet production objectives
- Driving as necessary for job-related purposes
Qualifications :
Completion of an accredited Assistant Therapy Assistant Program
In-state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant
At least 1 year of experience in home health as a physical therapist assistant
Strong interpersonal skills and a caring attitude
A valid driver's license with a clean driving record
We value our full-time employees who work over 30 hours per week and their families, and strive to provide comprehensive benefits and rewards, including : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous paid time off and holidays Opportunities for professional development Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan Flexible spending and health savings accounts